The Maine Beer and Wine Distributors (MBWD) is a group of Maine family-owned distributors. MBWD member companies are an integral link in the state-regulated alcohol distribution system. Distributors provide transportation, refrigerated storage and maintenance for perishable malt beverages and wine from the time they leave the supplier until they arrive at the local retailer.

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For the purpose of collecting commingled returnable containers and reducing the number of sorts for redemption centers, the major Maine beer and wine distributors have collectively formed the Maine Beer and Wine Commingling Group, LLC. Beginning in July 2004, this company has allowed approved redemption centers to commingle certain returnable containers distributed by its members.